Faculty of Health Sciences

POSTDOCTORALCardiac RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Submission date: 23 March 2018

  • The University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral CardiacResearch Fellowship

Applicants should not be registered for study towards any degree at the time of assuming the fellowship. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests are aligned with the Faculty’s strategic research objectives: refer to the faculty research strategy document for more information: Strong emphasis will be placed on the merit of the applicant and the quality of the research proposal. Applications for projects hosted in under-resourced research groupings, as well as for translational research projects, are encouraged.

Applicants shouldsubmit a research proposal developed with a suitable scientific host. For information on the Faculty of Health Sciences and its research activities, see

The following conditions apply:

  • Applicants who were awarded their PhD degree no earlier than December 2013 are eligible
  • Applicantswho have not yet obtained their PhD but have official proof that their PhD thesis has been examined and approved by the submission deadline of 23 March2018 are eligible.
  • Applicants should not be in academic or research posts already.
  • Applicants may not have held any previous professional or academic posts
  • Successful candidates will be expected to spend most of their time undertakingthe proposed research but may be required to participate in limited teaching duties as part of professional development.
  • Successful candidates will not be expected to perform any service to the host department in return for the Fellowship.
  • Fellowshipsare awarded for one year. Applications for renewal for one further year will be considered, in competition with new applications.
  • The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with any other formal fellowship. Holders of such fellowships thatare renewable for2018 are ineligible for the FHS Fellowship.
  • The Fellowship must be taken up by 30 April 2018.
  • Fellows will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Cape Town, and a Memorandum of Understanding with theirresearch host.
  • Fellows will be required to comply with the University of Cape Town’s approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector.

There are no fringe benefits, thus, the successful candidate is responsible for his or her own medical aid and insurance arrangements. Tax-free status will be arranged with the South African Revenue Services.

An application form is attached. Enquiriesand completed applications should be addressed to

MsCarletteHlungwani, , tel: + 27 21 406 6087.

The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications; change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all.

FACULTY OF Health sciences POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
submission deadline: 23 March 2018
CARDIAC research (tick)
CANCER Research (Tick)
INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH (TICK)
OTHER RESEARCH AREA (provide brief description)

Give concise answers. Where applicable mark with X

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A / PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
Surname / Title
First names / Male / Female
Place of birth / Date of birth / y / y / y / y / m / m / d / d
Identity number
African* / Coloured* / Indian* / White* / other* (please specify)
Citizenship
Telephone number & code / Fax (if applicable)
E-mail address
Home address including postal code / Postal address including postal code
Name of institution at which you will obtain or have obtained your doctoral or equivalent degree
Department / Faculty
Degree for which you are currently registered e.g.PhD (if applicable) / Year & month degree obtained/to be obtained
  • In order to enable the University to monitor redress

B / QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
Supervisor of research for doctoral degree / Name
Position
Department
Title of project for doctoral degree
DEGREES OBTAINED (A full certified academic record must be attached as ANNEXURE2)
Degree / First registration
(month/year) / Degree obtained
(month/year) / Full-time/
Part-time / University/Institution / Degree with distinction
(yes/no)
C / PRESTIGIOUS AWARD/S RECEIVED
D / EXPERIENCE TO DATE
Name of employer/institution / Capacity and/or type of work / Period
E RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Please supply your publication list. Full references (i.e. authors, title, year and, name of journal/publisher, volume and page numbers) must be given. For journal articles please include the journal impact factor and number of Scopus citations.
As publication and citation practices differ markedly between fields, with some areas (e.g., infectious diseases) characterised by higher citation rates than others (e.g., paediatric surgery), it is essential that this information is placed in the context of the applicants discipline or field
- ISI-accredited journals
Article title and journal / Impact factor / Citations
- Other journals
Article title and journal
- Conference Proceedings
Conference paper title / Conference and date
F DETAILS OF RESEARCH
Short descriptive title of research project for this application
Proposed Research
Describe the research questions, rationale, collaborators, the anticipated major achievements, the anticipated impact of the research and potential for this to link to future funding applications.
Please attach details of research in ANNEXURE1 – maximum 2 pages
Duration of project / from (month/year) / to (month/year)
Research host with whom you wish to work
(For further information consult the Faculty of Health Sciences website) / Name
Position
Department
G / DETAILS OF OTHER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FUNDING
Please indicate any current postdoctoral funding for research at UCT and any funding applied for.
Funding source / Amount per annum / Year(s) / Status
(submitted / awarded)
H DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
RESEARCH OFFICE: by 23 March2018
Confidential evaluation by prospective supervisor of postdoctoral research:
[1]Please supply a detailed statement on the applicant’s qualifications and competence (e.g. intellectual ability, research aptitude, relevant scientific background,and ability to address the requirements of the project).
[2]Indicate how the project is linked to the Faculty Strategic objectives; click here for a copy of the Faculty Strategic Plan
[3]Show how the proposed project will assist in building research capacity, especially in under-resourced groupings; include collaborative linkages with other projects.
[4]If multiple applications are being submitted under the same supervisor, please rank this one in relation to the others.
Confidential letter of recommendation from PhD supervisor or current supervisor/host of postdoctoral research
Confidential letter of recommendation from one other referee
Please provide the names (i.e. title, initials, surname), full postal as well as e-mail addresses,
of three referees (see above) who will be sending letters to the Research Office.
1.
2.
3.
I / DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
I certify that the information supplied in this application is correct and true.
Signature of applicant / Date